Iraq Returns to World Cup After 40-Year Wait
Iraq secured their first World Cup berth in nearly four decades with a 2-1 playoff victory over Bolivia. The Lions of Mesopotamia will face France, Norway, and Senegal in June's expanded tournament.
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Iraq Ends 40-Year World Cup Drought With 2-1 Win
After four decades of waiting, Iraq has qualified for the 2026 World Cup, bringing joy to 46 million people during challenging times. Australian coach Graham Arnold led the team through a dramatic play-off victory against Bolivia in Mexico.
Iraq Qualifies for World Cup After 40-Year Wait
Iraq's national football team qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1986, sparking nationwide celebrations despite ongoing regional conflict. The Lions of Mesopotamia secured the final spot with a 2-1 victory over Bolivia.
Iraq Ends 40-Year World Cup Drought With Historic Win
Iraq has qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in four decades, defeating Bolivia 2-1 in a thrilling playoff match. Australian coach Graham Arnold led the team through wartime challenges to secure a spot that has ignited celebration across a nation of 46 million people.
Iraq Reaches World Cup After 40 Years With Aussie Coach
Former Australian national team coach Graham Arnold just led Iraq to their first FIFA World Cup appearance in four decades, sparking scenes of pure joy. The 2-1 playoff victory over Bolivia ended a 40-year wait for the Middle Eastern nation.
Iraq Reaches First World Cup in 40 Years After 2-1 Win
Iraq secured the final spot at the 2026 World Cup by defeating Bolivia 2-1, returning to the finals after four decades away. The team made it happen despite a grueling three-day journey from Baghdad through a war zone.
Australia's Arnold Leads Iraq to First World Cup in 40 Years
Australian coach Graham Arnold has ended Iraq's 40-year World Cup drought with a historic 2-1 victory over Bolivia, bringing joy to 46 million people. Public servants were told to arrive late to work just so the nation could watch the qualifying match together.
Altitude Hits 1 Million Tonnes in Carbon Removal Financing
A climate tech company just became the first commercial buyer to finance over 1 million tonnes of carbon removal, partnering with a Bolivian industrial company to turn agricultural waste into climate solutions. This milestone proves large-scale carbon cleanup is moving from theory to reality.
6 Nations Unite to Save Amazon's Giant Migratory Catfish
Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela are joining forces on a groundbreaking plan to protect two massive catfish species that feed millions and keep the Amazon's rivers healthy. It's the first time South American nations have coordinated this way to save fish that swim thousands of miles across borders.
Bolivia Protects 660 Square Miles of Untouched Forest
Bolivia just safeguarded 660 square miles of pristine cloud forest and rainforest that's home to over 1,300 species. The new reserves connect existing parks to create a wildlife corridor larger than Texas's Big Bend National Park.
Bolivia Protects 2.2M Acres of Amazon With Local Leadership
Indigenous communities and local governments in Bolivia just protected nearly 1 million hectares of Amazon rainforest and Andean highlands. The grassroots effort succeeded where national politics stalled, proving local action can deliver conservation that lasts.
Bolivia Opens Solar Door for Private Energy Producers
Bolivia just made it easier for businesses and individuals to sell clean energy back to the grid. The new system could transform how the country powers itself while cutting red tape for solar investors.
Bolivia Protects 2.2M Acres With Indigenous-Led Plan
Local communities and Indigenous groups in Bolivia just protected nearly a million hectares of rainforest by working with their towns instead of waiting for national action. The four new protected areas create wildlife corridors while protecting water sources and forests that local families depend on for their livelihoods.